ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 19050 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
Score 0% 69%

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1 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
distortion
embellish
opportune
parade

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
archetypal
rescue
accommodate
prominence

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

3 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
celebrated
futile
complement
mundane

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

4 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
mandate
incongruous
perception
impudence

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
compulsion
sociable
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."